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3100 BCE
The Ancestor of Pizza
The first pizza-like food was created in Ancient Egypt when a seasoned flatbread was made to celebrate the Pharaoh's birthday. -
800 BCE
The Greeks Plate
The Ancient Greeks would use flatbreads as plates to hold fruits and when the fruit was finished they would eat the now flavored bread. -
522 BCE
Soldier Cheese Bread
The soldiers of Darius the great would bake date and cheese covered bread on their shealds. -
The First Pizzeria
The first pizzeria is widely believed to be the Antica Pizzeria Port'Alba in Naples, Italy which opened in the 1800's. -
The Margherita Pizza
In 1889, chef Raffaele Esposito made the first Margherita pizza in honor of Queen Margherita using mozzarella, bazil, and tomatoes. -
Frozen Pizza
In 1957 frozen pizzas came to stores and introduced to the public. -
Where We Are Now
The modern pizza. -
